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How the fall of Rome in 476 AD was almost reversed

The year 476 AD is usually remembered as the moment when the Western Roman Empire finally collapsed. But what if the story almost turned out differently? After the deposition of the young emperor ...
Henry Stewart History on MSN

From Elam to empire, the rise of ancient Iran and the fall to Alexander

This documentary traces the transformation of ancient Iran from the early Elamite civilization to the vast Achaemenid Empire that reshaped the political order of the ancient world. It examines the ...

Et tu, Brute? The real story of Brutus’ betrayal of Caesar

Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman politician, leader, orator—and one of history’s most infamous assassins. Why did he launch a ...
Palo Alto Weekly

From fall festivals to artisan markets, here’s what’s happening around Silicon Valley in October

The World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is held the Monday before Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival weekend. Courtesy Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. October means 31 days of fall ...